MCC hosts veterans for MIA-POW Day event

McCook Community College student Riley Sadd, one of the founding members of the new student Veteran organization “Stars And Stripes” speaks with Veteran Dan Stramel before ceremonies commemorating POW-MIA Day activities on campus.

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"You are not forgotten was the theme when McCook Community College and the student Veteran's group "Stars and Stripes" hosted Veterans and their families at a POW-MIA Day ceremony Friday on campus.

Gathering at the flagpole at the Michal S. Confer Memorial where a POW/MIA flag was flown below the American flag, MCC student and National Guard Captain Riley Sadd welcomed Veterans and led the salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

Brian Obert Mid-Plains Community College Area Dean of Student Life and sponsor of our Student Veterans Organization recognized veterans representing American service men and women from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War and the conflicts around the world since 1991.

McCook Community College Sophomore Sam Hinkle, Rifle Colo., accompanied Veteran Mike Nelms to lunch in Brooks Hall Friday as part of POW-MIA activities on campus

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"We proudly display this flag to honor those American Service men and women who left our shores to serve our country but have not returned home, yet. On this flag it is written, “You are not forgotten,” Obert said.

Following the ceremony, MCC students escorted Veterans, Auxiliary members and family to Brooks Hall.

“These students here have asked to be hosts for Veterans during lunch today,” Obert told the group.

Students and guests take part in POW/MIA honor services.

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Students accompanied nearly 20 Veterans and their families to Brooks Hall for lunch and discussion.